Disable WordPress Dashboard Widgets with WPMasterToolKit
By default, the WordPress dashboard contains several widgets that provide information on site status, updates and events. However, these widgets aren't always useful to all users, and can overload the administration interface or slow down access to the dashboard home page. To solve this problem, we've designed the Disable Dashboard Widgets in WPMasterToolKit. This module lets you disable unnecessary widgets, making the dashboard cleaner and faster.
Why disable dashboard widgets?
Disabling dashboard widgets can offer several advantages:
- Simplified interface Removing unnecessary widgets makes the dashboard clearer and easier to use, especially for non-technical users.
- Performance enhancement Unused widgets sometimes load scripts or API requests, which can slow down administration.
- Focus on the essentials By displaying only relevant widgets, you optimize the user experience for administrators and editors.
- Personalization Adapt the dashboard to the specific needs of your team or customers.
How the Disable Dashboard Widgets module works
The module Disable Dashboard Widgets allows you to easily deactivate the widgets of your choice, thanks to an intuitive interface. Here are its main features:
Targeted widget deactivation
With the module, you can disable specific widgets to suit your needs. This includes :
- Native WordPress widgets (e.g. : Activity, WordPress events and news, Quick draft).
- Widgets added by plugins or themes.
Easy management via administration
Once activated, the module adds a submenu in WPMasterToolKit, where you can :
- View a list of currently active widgets in your dashboard.
- Enable or disable each widget individually via checkboxes.
Complete removal of widgets
Deactivated widgets are not simply hidden: they are completely removed. This means they :
- Not displayed in the dashboard.
- Do not load their scripts or resources (thus optimizing performance).
Saving parameters
Widget deactivation settings are saved, allowing you to retain your settings even after a server update or restart.
How to use this module
- Installation : Install and activate the plugin WPMasterToolKit on your WordPress site.
- Module activation Go to the list of modules and activate "Disable Dashboard Widgets".
- Widget configuration :
- Go to the "Disable Dashboard Widgets" submenu in WPMasterToolKit.
- Check or uncheck the widgets you wish to disable.
- Save your settings.
Once configured, only activated widgets will continue to be displayed in the dashboard.
Our technical choices for this module
Deactivation via native hooks
The module uses the wp_dashboard_setup
to remove widgets from the dashboard. This guarantees a non-intrusive method that's compatible with future versions of WordPress.
Clean removal of resources
By disabling widgets at source, the module also prevents the loading of associated scripts or resources, improving overall administration performance.
Intuitive interface
Thanks to a clear, simple interface, even users with no technical skills can customize the dashboard in just a few clicks.
Compliance with WordPress standards
The module works with native widgets, as well as widgets added by plugins or third-party themes, offering complete customization.
Conclusion
The module Disable Dashboard Widgets from WPMasterToolKit is a simple and effective solution for cleaning up and optimizing the WordPress dashboard. Whether it's to improve performance, simplify the interface or adapt administration to your site's specific needs, this module offers total control over dashboard widgets. Try it today and customize your dashboard with ease!